Poll: Is this feminism or just fucking madness? (Male and Female opinions appreciated)

[Something Amyss]

Vaginas aren't an object of shame unless you're ashamed of your vagina. I don't really want people shoving purses with tongues on them in my face either, doesn't mean I'm ashamed of my tongue.

I'd question the need to put a tongue on a purse, simply because it doesn't serve as a symbol of what is perceived (still) as a "weaker" portion of the species. Though if you have been oppressed, harassed, or victimised for having a tongue, I apologise. Otherwise, to compare it to a trait that leads to the above is absurd.

 

[Jedoro]

What. The. Fuck.

Feminists would throw a bitchfit if they saw any guys wearing stuff like that, but replaced with our junk, so why they fuck would they sell that shit?

 

[Aphex Demon]

God damnit I went on that at work. Now its logged. F*ck.

 

[Silver_Shade]

Vaginas aren't an object of shame unless you're ashamed of your vagina. I don't really want people shoving purses with tongues on them in my face either, doesn't mean I'm ashamed of my tongue.

I'd question the need to put a tongue on a purse, simply because it doesn't serve as a symbol of what is perceived (still) as a "weaker" portion of the species. Though if you have been oppressed, harassed, or victimised for having a tongue, I apologise. Otherwise, to compare it to a trait that leads to the above is absurd.

Symbols are how you define them. If you view representations of female genitalia as symbols of "a "weaker" portion of the species" that's your business.

I understand that women are taught to be ashamed of their vagina, and to view them in a negative light. I don't think molded rubber likenesses of genitalia is going to change that view. If someone thinks it's empowering to one one of these items, more power to them. My point is just that pretty much no one is going to think "They must be very proud of that body part, they have a fake one stuck to the side of their purse".

And they are especially not going to think "I'd better respect them and not harass them or call them demeaning names for expressing their pride."

If you're super confident and proud, great. If not, I think prominently displaying these things will do more harm than good.

 

[The Stonker]

Madness?

This. IS.

Okay, I won't do that.

OT: Erm, I'm not really sure why anyone would buy them. Imagine doing that with the male equivalent - you'd get some looks.

Okay I'll do it for you!

THIS IS SPARTA! *KICK*

But this isn't feminism but funnier

 

[robinkom]

I don't care that there are such items for sale, I'd be interested in the buyer's reasoning behind it such as "what does it mean to you if it means anything at all?"

Personally, I think they're stupid, not because it's genital merchandise, just that it's a stupid idea if it's for the purpose of being less modest in front of others. There are funnier ways of doing that.

I'm all for getting fucked reactions out of straight-laced uptight people, I do it all the time, but verbally.

To complete this ensemble, you just need a pair of oversize dangling testicle earrings and a choker with a penis on the front. Now you are ready for an eventful night on the town.

 

[captainwolfos]

I think I spend way too much time on 4chan. By that I mean - I am completely unsurprised by the existance of such items, including on the internet.

Personally, I think if I were to buy that for anyone I know they'd either die of shock, give me a slap or both. And I certainly wouldn't want to buy any of them - it would likely stir up some undoubtedly amusing but awkward questions from my parents.

Also, exactly how is molding a cheap plastic vagina classed in any way as feminism? There are urinals out there shaped as such, and women tend to uproar over that sort of thing.

No, definitely not for me, but again, I am unsurprised.

 

[cerebus23]

those look like sculptures of georgia o keif if that how you spell her name's paintings which all looked like female vulvas and stuff to me (they were mostly flower water colors).

 

[ssgt splatter]

Ok, this just confuses me. Why would anyone sell things that look like this? I can see it if they were a "girl's best friend" device but as everyday jewlery, I just don't see it as a good idea.

 

[Folio]

You think that's weird?

Germany actually has a perfume that smells of vaginal sweat! I'm not kidding! I wish I could find it on youtube (or actually, I don't).

http://humon.deviantart.com/#/d2yrljn also this about feminism.

 

[psychowatcher]

This doesn't really surprise me. I mean, it's nothing new. After all, looking back through time, people carried amulets of genitalia for reasons of luck, fertility, and other things people carry amulets for. It's pretty much that, only slightly updated.

 

[manythings]

You think that's weird?

Germany actually has a perfume that smells of vaginal sweat! I'm not kidding! I wish I could find it on youtube (or actually, I don't).

http://humon.deviantart.com/#/d2yrljn also this about feminism.

I believe it is called the original vulva or something. Look up Jonathan Ross, vulva perfume on youtube.

 

[ReligiousNutEruption]

Icky vaginas!!!!! Seriously, whats the big deal?

 

[Taranaich]

The point I was aiming at was that Joss Whedon's female characters may be "strong women" but there's nothing more to it beyond that. All his female characters are shallow ass-kickers, essentially taking the role usually given to the man and putting a woman in it; it wasn't interesting or deep when it was Conan the Barbarian, it isn't either of those in any of Whedon's work. The characters are more or less exactly the same when you get right down to it. They react the same to every situation, they have the same basic personality, etc. Whedon has no grasp of the basic elements of characterization.

Conan's far from a shallow ass-kicker. Even in the film, there was a lot more depth than shallow ass-kickery.

 

[Folio]

You think that's weird?

Germany actually has a perfume that smells of vaginal sweat! I'm not kidding! I wish I could find it on youtube (or actually, I don't).

http://humon.deviantart.com/#/d2yrljn also this about feminism.

I believe it is called the original vulva or something. Look up Jonathan Ross, vulva perfume on youtube.

No... I don't want to... *shivers*

 

[Natmonkey]

I don't know if anybody has said this already, but Etsy also offers bike seat covers with vaginas on them. They're knitted, or something, and apparently they don't get stolen very often. Can't imagine why. I would rather gnaw off my own left tit than own one of these stupid things, let alone wear them. Ugh. No. Never. Having an actual vagina is more than enough.

That store... Are those lip balms for the lips on your face or for those other lips? Confused.

 

[Tufty94]

Did anyone see what OP got banned for? Pretty extreme for what he said. I think the escapist should replace some of the Admins here because some of them seem to be abusing their fucking power.